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The Explained Desk of The Indian Express writes analyses and explanatory articles on a range of topics, including current affairs, politics, global events, sports, health and lifestyle.
Citing national security concerns, the Trump administration in June banned travel to the US by citizens of 12 of these countries and restricted access for those from the seven others.
In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump had said that he “will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries”. Now, all immigration applications from 19 ‘high-risk’ countries have been paused
The main goal of the HIRE Act is to strengthen America’s long-term economic and technological competitiveness by doubling the number of H-1B visas available each year
Netanyahu Corruption Trial Update: Netanyahu's request is unprecedented. Legal experts in his country have pointed out that if the pardon is granted while a trial is still underway, and Netanyahu continues with business as usual, it would effectively put him above the law.
The development means that the world’s three major rainforest regions — South American Amazon, Southeast Asia, and Africa — are now adding carbon into the atmosphere, exacerbating global warming
Italy joins a handful of nations that specifically criminalise femicide. What led to the gender-specific law, and why do the vast majority of countries still lack such laws? We explain.
The researchers found that seal milk comprises 332 different kinds of oligosaccharides, a type of sugar that contributes to the development and health of offspring
The Brazilian presidency of COP30 has described mutirão as a 'continuous method of mobilization that begins before, extends through, and continues beyond COP30.'
A wide variety of animals detect magnetic fields. This sensory ability helps birds and insects migrate and turtles remember the locations of rich feeding areas.
How will Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 alter the status of Chandigarh? Why is it the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana? Why does Punjab stake sole claim to it? We explain.
Moss — the small plant usually found in damp, shady spots — is already known for its resilience on Earth. It is among the earliest land plants and has colonised some of the harshest environments on the planet
The debris from this event created Saturn’s signature rings. It is possible that other gas giants like Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune also had rings once
Khashoggi was a veteran journalist and opinionmaker who went to college in the United States and, from the late 1970s, was a friend of Osama bin Laden whom he met as a reporter in Afghanistan
The ginkgo-toothed beaked whale (Mesoplodon ginkgodens) is one of 24 species of beaked whales, which are the second most diverse group of cetaceans after dolphins
During the 2008 general election, Hasina pledged to try “war criminals” who collaborated with Pakistan during the 1971 Liberation War. After coming to power with two-thirds majority, Hasina established the ICT in 2009.
Mamdani has said he will boycott Starbucks amid recent protests for fairer working conditions and wages. What was the trigger for the baristas to strike right before the holiday season? We explain.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has claimed that the demonstrations in various cities were funded by right-wing leaders who oppose her party. What are the protesters saying?
COP30 Indigenous protests, Brazil Indigenous protest COP30: Dozens of Indigenous people on Tuesday (November 12) forced their way into the event after hundreds of demonstrators arrived at the venue
On Wednesday, Democrats released 20,000 pages of documents from Epstein’s estate, including emails mentioning Trump. In one particular email, sent to author Michael Wolff who has written numerous books about the US President, Epstein wrote: “...of course he knew about the girls...”.
Red Fort blast | Delhi Blast Probe Explained: Jammu and Kashmir police said the explosion appears to have been carried out by a 'transnational and interstate; module busted in Faridabad earlier. Here's what to know.
The ruling has come after the SC modified its own order in August on stray dogs in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Here is a look at the previous orders by the apex court on stray dogs
In 2017, he was elected as an MP and became D66’s spokesperson for climate, energy and gas, railways, democratic renewal and economic affairs. That’s why it did not come as a surprise when Jetten was appointed as Minister for Climate and Energy Policy in 2022
